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WEDDING: Bondi/Beier: Samantha Bondi and Andrew Beier were married Dec. 11, 2011.

I have wanted to discuss this topic all year, so this is my last opportunity to mention that 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, a book that had a deep impact on Western culture.

The rosters for the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl were announced Tuesday, and the San Francisco 49ers will be well represented. The Niners' eight players is tops in the NFC, matching the eight New England Patriots selected, which is the most of any AFC team.

Janus is the Roman god of transitions, gates, doorways and new beginnings. The month of January is named after this ancient pagan deity. The word "janitor" also derives from Janus, suggesting that the New Year's celebration is a time for us all to "clean up" our lives a bit - both materially and mentally. As 2011 closes this weekend with the New Year's Eve festivities, it's an occasion to consider the lesson of Janus.

Hoping to change careers, get married and drop 20 pounds before Valentine's Day?

Checked into each game Christmas Day as the NBA finally opened its shortened 2011-12 season. Instead of 82 games it's 66, and more back-to-back nights. Some great finishes highlighted the Christmas slate of games. But on the other hand, there was plenty of sloppy play due in most part to teams having just 10 days of practice and a pair of preseason games before kick starting the regular season. Aside from all of that, it's great to have the NBA back.

 It appeared Stephen Curry's sprained right ankle was just fine for most of Monday night. Ditto for Monta Ellis' mental state.

SAN JOSE – Although Anaheim is buried at the bottom of the Pacific Division, the Ducks have been feasting on the San Jose Sharks to the tune of a 3-0 record for the season. The Ducks weathered a 3-2 win over the Sharks Monday night at sold-out HP Pavilion, snapping...